The Framework is intended to promote measures and practice that will lead to the reduction of restrictive practices. The framework also seeks to ensure that where restrictive practices are used this is informed by person centred planning, within the context of the service setting and in a way which safeguards the individual, those whom they interact with, and those who provide services to them.

The updated guidance will replace the Framework for Restrictive Physical Intervention Policy and Practice, Welsh Assembly Government (2005).

https://gov.wales/reducing-restrictive-practices-framework-2021

The ‘big launch’ of the Ending Physical Punishment campaign will take place on Tuesday 21 September, at the ‘six months to go’ mark before the law comes into force.

[Read more…]

What is World Suicide Prevention Day?

Every year organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.

Each year has a different theme and focus, to bring to light a specific aspect of suicide prevention.

[Read more…]

The ACE Support Hub Cymru is pleased to share with you the Uncharted Territory Review.

n 2013, The Welsh Strategic Migration Partnership (WSMP), with funding from the Home Office and support from Welsh Government, commissioned research into violence against migrant, refugee and asylum seeking women and girls in Wales. This research looked at the WSMP’s identification of gender-based violence as a serious issue for women and girls within asylum seeking, refugee and migrant communities, further complicated through barriers to accessing support and protection.

[Read more…]